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Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
About the Item
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase, this is the first one I have seen in real life that has this level of gothic revival carving, it is an amazing find
The finish is original, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it, there will be some losses, timber splits and age and use related patina marks all over, it is structurally perfect but shows its age well
Chair dimensions
Height:- 88cm
Width:- 42.5cm
Depth:- 45.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Dimensions:Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Depth: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823330747472
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